Sr. People Business Partner (Hybrid, Bangalore)

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday.

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Smartsheet is looking for a Senior People Business Partner with a record of success. You will partner with leaders across all functions in our Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bangalore to provide essential support for implementing talent strategy, organizational design, employee engagement, performance management, and other innovative programs.

This role reports directly to our Director, People Partnerships based in Bangalore and operates on a hybrid basis, with 3 days per week in office.

You will:

• Provide deep partnership with leaders across all functions in our GCC in Bangalore to execute on rollout of Smartsheet wide people programs such as talent reviews, compensation planning, & employee engagement programs

• Earn and maintain strong partnerships within the business to help align on and support the work of the People team

• Partner, support & coach leaders through organizational design and people strategies aligned to dynamic shifts in our growing and evolving business

• Develop and deliver solutions, programs and policies by analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the Centers of Excellence in People & Culture

• Facilitate change management and organizational design within a rapid and complex work environment

• Develop and deliver employee talent programs designed to improve performance, retention, motivate, develop, and identify high potential employees

• Analyze trends and metrics to help inform data-driven business decisions

• Manage and resolve employee relations activities, including performance improvement situations and investigations, working directly with managers, employees and legal team

• Ability to support management teams from first line managers to executives

• Collaborate with Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, People Analytics and global People Partnerships teams

You have:

• 8+ years of increasing PBP experience

• MBA / Post Graduate degree in Human Resources or related field or comparable work experience; accredited HR certification or education a plus

• The ability to work with individuals inside and outside Smartsheet in a way consistent with our values and commitment to service

• Exceptional data acumen; ability to deeply dive into employee data for meaningful actionable insights

• Actively engaged in continuing to build HR knowledge, including understanding of employment laws

• The ability to effectively lead and drive impact through influence and trust

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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